The Montana-UCLA men's basketball game was canceled Wednesday night, but fans still get a taste of the game that might have been.

Ohm Youngmisuk ESPN Staff Writer

Lonzo Ball said he thinks his brother LiAngelo's decision to leave UCLA "is a good decision." Ball said the entire family came to an agreement "that was the best thing for him." "I have been at UCLA but I didn't go through what he is going through," the Lakers point guard said of giving his input. "It is tough leaving whether he plays or not in their hands. You are just waiting to hear and just sitting around. So just trying to take action and that is what we did." Ball said he will support both his brothers, LiAngelo and LaMelo, if they end up going overseas to play basketball. "If they are over there, I wish them the best," Ball said. "And if they do go, it will be a family decision."

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Paul Sabin ESPN Analytics

Having likely one less win on its résumé due to its cancelled game with Montana, UCLA's chances to make the NCAA tournament dropped from 34 percent to 29 percent per ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI).

Wildfires spreading across Southern California have led UCLA to cancel its men's basketball game against Montana that had been scheduled for Wednesday night.

Kyle Bonagura ESPN Staff Writer

UCLA has canceled its men's basketball game tonight against Montana as a result of fires in the area. "The health and safety of student-athletes, staff and fans is our top priority," the school said in a statement.

The Ball family and UCLA weren't built for the long haul. This was supposed to be a three-season relationship, a Lonzo-LiAngelo-LaMelo succession of one-and-done, with LaVar shouting the entire time. But now, it is over.

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Stephen A. says 'no way in hell' LiAngelo gets drafted in June (2:02)

Arash Markazi ESPN Senior Writer

UCLA Men's Basketball Head Coach Steve Alford: "We learned today of LiAngelo Ball's intention to withdraw from UCLA. We respect the decision he and his family have made, and we wish him all the best in the future."

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Edward Aschoff ESPN Staff Writer

UCLA releases a statement on LiAngelo Ball leaving school: “We learned today of LiAngelo Ball's intention to withdraw from UCLA. We respect the decision he and his family have made, and we wish him all the best in the future.”

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What's next for LiAngelo Ball after leaving UCLA? (1:41)

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Has LaVar Ball gone too far by pulling LiAngelo out of UCLA (2:25)

Nick DePaula ESPN

Now that LaVar Ball has pulled son LiAngelo Ball from UCLA, there are plans in place for a third Big Baller Brand sneaker alongside the ZO2 and Melo Ball 1. LiAngelo's eventual signature shoe will be called the "Gelo 3," via ESPN's Jovan Buha.